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Shaping the Future of Engineering Education

These are exciting times at the Schulich School of Engineering. We are in the midst of an ambitious campaign to update and expand our teaching and research spaces, and enhance our student programs.

Our goal is to raise $60 million through the Engineering Leaders campaign — a comprehensive fundraising initiative that will strengthen our position as one of the best engineering schools in North America.

Breaking Ground

Student Spaces

The Schulich School of Engineering is always evolving to meet the needs of a new generation of engineering students. The Engineering Leaders Campaign is a bold initiative that is taking our engineering school into the future with expanded space, increased research opportunities and enhanced programs.

Since our school opened in 1965, we’ve made great use of our existing space and facilities. But the demand for engineers is growing and we need more space to welcome additional students. Engineering education is also changing, and we plan to change along with it by providing more student-focused programs that will inspire a new generation of engineering leaders.

Our goal is to raise $60 million and we’re well on our way. The current total is $55.9 million.

There are many ways you can support the Engineering Leaders campaign. Your support will be an investment in the future of engineering education and a benefit to our community.

We invite you to help the Schulich School of Engineering:

Increase the development of high-quality engineering graduates

Educate engineers who have interpersonal skills, workplace experience and international exposure

Enable research discoveries that give companies a competitive edge

Apply research that solves environmental and social challenges

Transfer research that opens doors to new business opportunities

Foster research programs that stimulate transformative change within industry and society

Create and train a knowledge-based workforce

Involve local, national and international organizations in one of the top engineering schools in North America

Your donations make a real impact

Here are just a few of the comments from students about why your support matters.

"I intend to become a donor myself once I get settled, and give back to the university to help other students fulfill their dreams, like I'm getting a chance to fulfill mine."

"A homeroom is the best place to study. At one point there were no less than one dozen junior bacon cheeseburger wrappers piled in a pyramid; the result of a two-day study session. Your support for this homeroom gives students a dedicated place to work and study. Thank you.”

"I greatly appreciate the funding I received to support my research in Engineering Biofilms in Porous Media. Being amongst the first to carry out such work in Canada provides the Schulich School of Engineering with a unique opportunity to train highly qualified students and researchers.”

Three ways to make a donation

In person Visit the Schulich School of Engineering Development Office Dean's Office, ENC 202, Schulich School of Engineering

The Engineering Leaders campaign is the largest fundraising initiative in the Schulich School of Engineering's history. The campaign is led by 11 cabinet members who are offering their passion, expertise and time to engage the community and ensure this important initiative is a success.

"I have been continually impressed with the high calibre of students and faculty at the Schulich School of Engineering. To continue to attract and develop great engineers for the future, we need to support the Schulich School of Engineering’s longer term vision for growth and renewal."

"I think it is very important to ensure the Schulich School of Engineering remains at the forefront of engineering studies and research, and continues to deliver a high standard of education to future engineers. Being an alumni, I am proud to be associated with the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary."

"I am extremely impressed with the quality of education at the Schulich School of Engineering. But much of the school’s infrastructure has not changed, and I want to be a part of bringing the structures up to the high standards of the rest of the University of Calgary campus. It is important that we have a great building to continue to attract the great students and faculty that we need to supply the growing needs of industry in Alberta and Canada.”

Dale Dusterhoft, PEngChief Executive Officer and Director, Trican

"I am a firm believer that the Schulich School of Engineering will need to play a key role in educating engineers for the future growth of the oil and gas business in Calgary, Canada, and internationally. In order to do this, we need to have the best professors, students and facilities. I am looking forward to helping raise the funds for a much needed building that will help the school become one of the premier engineering schools in Canada."

Ian Herring, PEng, MEngIan Herring, Managing Partner, Make It So Inc.

"The Engineering Leaders campaign provides an excellent opportunity for the Calgary engineering community to provide continued support to the Schulich School of Engineering, which is in need of physical space to enhance the undergraduate and graduate student learning experience."

Cam Kramer, PEngSenior Vice-President, Operations, ARC Resources Ltd.

"Material improvements to the Schulich School of Engineering facilities will allow us to grow our engineering community, which is critical for the future growth of Canadian industry."

"Innovation begins with a sound education in engineering principles. Alberta’s ability to grow its energy sector and its value while reducing the environmental impact has been driven by innovation. A university provides a place where great ideas can come from unfettered imagination and collaboration. Supporting the Schulich School of Engineering is a way to invest in the people who will help propel our industry forward."

Wayne SimPresident, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, 3esi Inc.

"For our province and country to lead the world in innovation, we have to inspire the creative engineering minds of the future. We have a great need for engineers, and I know how successful the Schulich School of Engineering program is and what it can bring to our industry. The Engineering Leaders campaign is helping to make this goal a reality."

Bob SpenceVice-President / General Manager, Lafarge Canada Inc.

"Since 2001, I have had the opportunity to collaborate with the Schulich School of Engineering on many initiatives. This collaboration has provided me with insight into the values of the school, recognizing the congruence to the values of Lafarge Canada. These values, particularly those relating to sustainability and corporate leadership, make my involvement in the Engineering Leaders campaign cabinet a privilege.”

"It is critical to develop young talent to take on the challenges facing us with innovative solutions. Additional capacity and more graduates of higher calibre will be the result of improved facilities and strong educational leadership. The Schulich School of Engineering is in the top echelon in North America in engineering and its programs have the potential to raise the profile of engineering education globally."

The Schulich School of Engineering is always evolving to meet the needs of a new generation of engineering students. The Engineering Leaders Campaign is a bold initiative that is taking our engineering school into the future with expanded space, increased research opportunities and enhanced programs.

Since our school opened in 1965, we’ve made great use of our existing space and facilities. But the demand for engineers is growing and we need more space to welcome additional students. Engineering education is also changing, and we plan to change along with it by providing more student-focused programs that will inspire a new generation of engineering leaders.

Our goal is to raise $60 million and we’re well on our way. The current total is $55.9 million.

To learn more about the Engineering Leaders Campaign, please read the Case for Support. Download pdf.

Give to the Engineering Leaders campaign

There are many ways you can support the Engineering Leaders campaign. Your support will be an investment in the future of engineering education and a benefit to our community.

We invite you to help the Schulich School of Engineering:

Increase the development of high-quality engineering graduates

Educate engineers who have interpersonal skills, workplace experience and international exposure

Enable research discoveries that give companies a competitive edge

Apply research that solves environmental and social challenges

Transfer research that opens doors to new business opportunities

Foster research programs that stimulate transformative change within industry and society

Create and train a knowledge-based workforce

Involve local, national and international organizations in one of the top engineering schools in North America

Your donations make a real impact

Here are just a few of the comments from students about why your support matters.

"I intend to become a donor myself once I get settled, and give back to the university to help other students fulfill their dreams, like I'm getting a chance to fulfill mine."

"A homeroom is the best place to study. At one point there were no less than one dozen junior bacon cheeseburger wrappers piled in a pyramid; the result of a two-day study session. Your support for this homeroom gives students a dedicated place to work and study. Thank you.”

"I greatly appreciate the funding I received to support my research in Engineering Biofilms in Porous Media. Being amongst the first to carry out such work in Canada provides the Schulich School of Engineering with a unique opportunity to train highly qualified students and researchers.”

Three ways to make a donation

In person Visit the Schulich School of Engineering Development Office Dean's Office, ENC 202, Schulich School of Engineering

The Engineering Leaders campaign is the largest fundraising initiative in the Schulich School of Engineering's history. The campaign is led by 11 cabinet members who are offering their passion, expertise and time to engage the community and ensure this important initiative is a success.

"I have been continually impressed with the high calibre of students and faculty at the Schulich School of Engineering. To continue to attract and develop great engineers for the future, we need to support the Schulich School of Engineering’s longer term vision for growth and renewal."

"I think it is very important to ensure the Schulich School of Engineering remains at the forefront of engineering studies and research, and continues to deliver a high standard of education to future engineers. Being an alumni, I am proud to be associated with the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary."

"I am extremely impressed with the quality of education at the Schulich School of Engineering. But much of the school’s infrastructure has not changed, and I want to be a part of bringing the structures up to the high standards of the rest of the University of Calgary campus. It is important that we have a great building to continue to attract the great students and faculty that we need to supply the growing needs of industry in Alberta and Canada.”

Dale Dusterhoft, PEngChief Executive Officer and Director, Trican

"I am a firm believer that the Schulich School of Engineering will need to play a key role in educating engineers for the future growth of the oil and gas business in Calgary, Canada, and internationally. In order to do this, we need to have the best professors, students and facilities. I am looking forward to helping raise the funds for a much needed building that will help the school become one of the premier engineering schools in Canada."

Ian Herring, PEng, MEngIan Herring, Managing Partner, Make It So Inc.

"The Engineering Leaders campaign provides an excellent opportunity for the Calgary engineering community to provide continued support to the Schulich School of Engineering, which is in need of physical space to enhance the undergraduate and graduate student learning experience."

Cam Kramer, PEngSenior Vice-President, Operations, ARC Resources Ltd.

"Material improvements to the Schulich School of Engineering facilities will allow us to grow our engineering community, which is critical for the future growth of Canadian industry."

"Innovation begins with a sound education in engineering principles. Alberta’s ability to grow its energy sector and its value while reducing the environmental impact has been driven by innovation. A university provides a place where great ideas can come from unfettered imagination and collaboration. Supporting the Schulich School of Engineering is a way to invest in the people who will help propel our industry forward."

Wayne SimPresident, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, 3esi Inc.

"For our province and country to lead the world in innovation, we have to inspire the creative engineering minds of the future. We have a great need for engineers, and I know how successful the Schulich School of Engineering program is and what it can bring to our industry. The Engineering Leaders campaign is helping to make this goal a reality."

Bob SpenceVice-President / General Manager, Lafarge Canada Inc.

"Since 2001, I have had the opportunity to collaborate with the Schulich School of Engineering on many initiatives. This collaboration has provided me with insight into the values of the school, recognizing the congruence to the values of Lafarge Canada. These values, particularly those relating to sustainability and corporate leadership, make my involvement in the Engineering Leaders campaign cabinet a privilege.”

"It is critical to develop young talent to take on the challenges facing us with innovative solutions. Additional capacity and more graduates of higher calibre will be the result of improved facilities and strong educational leadership. The Schulich School of Engineering is in the top echelon in North America in engineering and its programs have the potential to raise the profile of engineering education globally."

Campaign supporters

We invite you to read our donor stories and find out more about the research chairs we have created and the projects we have funded with their generous donations.